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Research: Sawmill Database
Alpha-Numeric Key:
SH-2
Corporate Name:
G. D. Thadwest and C. D. Relbon
Local Name:
Owner Name:
G. D. Thadwest and C. D. Relbon
Location:
In the county
County:
San Augustine?Shelby
Years in Operation:
1 year
Start Year:
1944
End Year:
1944
Decades:
1940-1949
Period of Operation:
1944
Town:
In the county
Company Town:
2
Peak Town Size:
Unknown
Mill Pond:
Type of Mill:
Rough and finished lumber
Sawmill
Pine Sawmill
Hardwood Sawmill
Cypress Sawmill
Planer
Planer Only
Shingle
Paper
Plywood
Cotton
Grist
Unknown
Other
Power Source:
Unknown
Horse
Mule
Oxen
Water
Water Overshot
Water Turbine
Diesel
Unknown
Pit
Steam
Steam Circular
Steam Band
Gas
Electricity
Other
Maximum Capacity:
Capacity Comments:
Unknown
Produced:
Rough Lumber
Planed Lumber
Crossties
Timbers
Lathe
Ceiling
Unknown
Beading
Flooring
Paper
Plywood
Particle Board
Treated
Other
Equipment:
Sawmill and planer
Company Tram:
Associated Railroads:
Unknown
Historicial Development:
San Augustine County records reveal that in 1944, Thadwest and Relbon, for $10,000, bought from Cotton Belt State Bank, a Corley sawmill with edger, wood planer, a wagon, a 1941 truck, trailer, livestock, etc.
Research Date:
MCJ 02-29-96
Prepared By:
M. Johnson